{"title":"Matilda Szydagis","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"krasnoludek-a-gnome-tale-bilingual-english-and-polish-a-dual-language-fun-childrens-picture-book-paperback","title":"Krasnoludek: a gnome tale: (Bilingual English and Polish): A Dual Language Fun Children's Picture Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKrasnoludek: a gnome tale\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a charming and engaging bilingual children's picture book about a typical day of a gnome at home in the forest. \u003cb\u003eIt is a \"quiet\" book about the magic and beauty of the woods, \u003c\/b\u003e with delightful illustrations done in watercolor. \u003cb\u003eWritten in gentle rhythms, it's a wonderful book for naptime or bedtime.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMany caregivers are also interested in introducing new sounds to their little readers. \u003cb\u003eThis book is written in English but introduces simple Polish words with phonetic pronunciations. \u003c\/b\u003eThe first introduced word is \"krasnoludek\" [kross-no-LOO-deck], which means gnome in Polish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eKrasnoludek: a gnome tale\u003c\/i\u003e is also a love letter to the woods and the winter season. This book would make a fun gift for both children and adults: Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Advent, Christmas, anyone who loves gnomes, the outdoors, the winter season, has Polish heritage, and for those learning the Polish language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor children ages 9 months to 6 years. And anyone who loves gnomes! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten and illustrated by Matilda Szydagis known for Zelda on \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatilda Szydagis\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago to Polish immigrant parents. Her work includes three award-winning short films (\u003ci\u003eThe Hoosac, The Ruins\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dam\u003c\/i\u003e), feature screenplay \u003ci\u003eResidue\u003c\/i\u003e (Second Rounder Austin Film Festival 2024), short stories, and a book inspired by her family's immigrant experience. Her picture books include \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALL CATS SPEAK POLISH, ALL GNOMES SPEAK POLISH, PENGUIN AND THE CITY\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKRASNOLUDEK: A GNOME TALE\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e She is an award-winning actress known for Zelda on \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e. B.A., Anthropology, University of Chicago. She lives in New York City.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51451084243167,"sku":"9798866625062","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/IJKw42QiJC9798866625062.webp?v=1790268668"},{"product_id":"all-gnomes-speak-polish-bilingual-english-and-polish-a-dual-language-fun-childrens-picture-book-paperback","title":"All Gnomes Speak Polish: (Bilingual English and Polish): A Dual Language Fun Children's Picture Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Gnomes Speak Polish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eis a charming and engaging bilingual children's picture book that invites children to explore a new language in a playful way. \u003c\/b\u003eIt explores personality, language, and community through a funny little story in English that rhymes with a whole bunch of cute funny gnomes! \u003cb\u003eThe book teaches a handful of basic Polish words in a fun, quirky way. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSequel to the beloved and popular \u003ci\u003eAll Cats Speak Polish! With an additional 10 pages of delight and twice the Polish words! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to learning several words in another language, children are also encouraged to see that each gnome is unique yet is a part of the same community. Many caregivers are also interested in introducing new sounds to their little readers. This book introduces simple Polish words through a diverse cast of gnomes. The book includes original charcoal drawings with colored pencil accents and a shout out to the Polish folk art called \u003ci\u003ewycinanki.\u003c\/i\u003e German, Icelandic, French, and Swedish gnomes also make an appearance. For ages 9 months to 7 years (and above). Those who LOVE GNOMES will enjoy this book as well! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten and illustrated by Matilda Szydagis known for Zelda on \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePolish words are written out phonetically as well throughout the book and are all listed again at the end of the story with their definitions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer other bilingual ENGLISH\/POLISH picture books are \u003ci\u003eALL CATS SPEAK POLISH\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKRASNOLUDEK: A GNOME TALE, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e PENGUIN AND THE CITY: POLISH VERSION. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatilda Szydagis\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago to Polish immigrant parents. Her work includes three award-winning short films (\u003ci\u003eThe Hoosac, The Ruins\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dam\u003c\/i\u003e), feature screenplay \u003ci\u003eResidue, \u003c\/i\u003e short stories, and a book inspired by her family's immigrant experience. Her picture books include \u003ci\u003eALL CATS SPEAK POLISH, ALL GNOMES SPEAK POLISH, PENGUIN AND THE CITY\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKRASNOLUDEK: A GNOME TALE\u003c\/i\u003e. She is an award-winning actress known for Zelda on \u003ci\u003eThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel\u003c\/i\u003e. B.A., Anthropology, University of Chicago. She lives in New York City.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51453153968351,"sku":"9798345629949","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/IYnGk_y_fp9798345629949.webp?v=1790301303"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/matilda-szydagis.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}